How to pronounce megagametophyte
Say it like meg-uh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. Megagametophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE).
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- meg
- uh
- guh
- MEE
- tuh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megagametophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of megagametophyte
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: meg-uh-guh-MEE-toh-fyte.
What does megagametophyte mean?
- Any gametophyte that develops from a megaspore.
- A female gametophyte.
Where does megagametophyte come from?
From mega- (“large”) + gametophyte, from gamete + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying megagametophyte
How do you pronounce megagametophyte?
Say meg-uh-guh-MEE-tuh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛɡəɡəˈmitəˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmɛɡəɡəˈmiːtəʊfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megagametophyte?
Megagametophyte has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEE). Broken into parts: meg · uh · guh · MEE · tuh · fyte.
Is megagametophyte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛɡəɡəˈmiːtəʊfaɪt/ (meg-uh-guh-MEE-toh-fyte).